We at Trek Mates India invite
you all for the “Historical Tour to Aurangabad” on 25th to 27th January 2013 (Starting Thursday, 24th, Friday Night)
Aurangabad : Aurangabad is a city in the Aurangabad
district of Maharashtra, India. Aurangabad (meaning "Built by the
Throne") is named after the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. The city is a
tourist hub, surrounded with many historical monuments, including the Ajanta
Caves and Ellora Caves, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well as Bibi
Ka Maqbara. The administrative headquarters of the Aurangabad Division or
Marathwada region, Aurangabad is said to be a City of Gates and the strong
presence of these can be felt as one drives through the city. Recently,
Aurangabad has been declared as Tourism Capital of Maharashtra.[1] It is also
one of the fastest growing cities in the world.
Some
details of the tour:
The places that we will be visiting:
1) Daulatabad Fort
2) Aurangabad Caves
3) Bibi Ka Maqbara
4) Ellora Caves
5) Ajanta Caves
6) Panchakki
Daulatabad Fort :
The fort of the city is built on top of a high hill. It is surrounded by thick walls and has transfixed gates. Steep slip ways and a deep ditch can also be seen. Curled network of secret, teasing and underground transitions can also be seen in the fort.
Aurangabad Caves:
Cave 4 from Western Group group is the oldest cave. The remaining four Western caves are viharas depicting an early type of Buddhist monastery. Cave 6 which belongs to the Eastern Group has a large statute of Buddha supported with a form of Ganesh and Cave 7 has forms of women which are barely clad and bejeweled.
Bibi Ka Maqbara :
The Ellora Caves :
The Ellora Caves are listed in the world-heritage list. They are located about 30 km from Aurangabad.
The Kailash Temple of the Ellora caves is the most attractive and masterpiece of the creator. The Kailash temple in the Ellora caves is one of the world’s largest and massive sculpture. It was curved out of a rock with the help of 7000 laborers and took nearly 150 years to complete. The shrines are a mix or both Hindu and Jain faiths. Cave number 32 is famous for a glorious Yakshi statue and beautiful ceiling paintings.
The Ajanta Caves :
The Ajanta Caves have 30 rock cut Bhuddhist caves and it is 106 km from Aurangabad. The basic designs of the caves are called ‘Chaitya grihas’ and ‘Viharas’. Five caves are Buddhist cathedrals and the remaining 25 are monasteries.
The Chaityas are large, rectangular chambers separated by rows of pillars. They are decorated by sculptures and murals which depict the many incarnations of Buddha. The Vhharas are rectangular shaped halls. They have series of small cells which are attached on both sides. Opposite to the entrance is an image of Buddha. The caves also include a visual form of the life of Buddha and interesting stories from Jatakas.
Day-2, 25th January, Friday:
Reach Aurangabad by 8am
Check in Hotel , Get Fresh and Breakfast
Visit Daulatabad Fort and Aurangzeb Tomb.
Lunch Time
Visit Bibi ka Maqbara and Panchakki
Return back to Hotel
Dinner and Retire for the day
Return back to Hotel
Dinner and Retire for the day
Wake up Early Morning around 5am
Get Fresh and Breakfast
Visit Ajanta Caves
Lunch Time
Start Return Journey
Evening Tea on the way
Reach Mumbai by 10.30pm to 11.pm (Depend on the Traffic)
Things to Be carried:
Identity proof (Must),
A bottle of water (At least 2 Ltrs),
TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory).
Towel, a napkin, 3-4 Pair of clothes.
2-3 papers, Bedding (can be used if required)
Camera (Optional),
Cap, etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional),
Good shoes, extra pair of socks, Sleeper.
The Kailash Temple of the Ellora caves is the most attractive and masterpiece of the creator. The Kailash temple in the Ellora caves is one of the world’s largest and massive sculpture. It was curved out of a rock with the help of 7000 laborers and took nearly 150 years to complete. The shrines are a mix or both Hindu and Jain faiths. Cave number 32 is famous for a glorious Yakshi statue and beautiful ceiling paintings.
The Ajanta Caves :
The Chaityas are large, rectangular chambers separated by rows of pillars. They are decorated by sculptures and murals which depict the many incarnations of Buddha. The Vhharas are rectangular shaped halls. They have series of small cells which are attached on both sides. Opposite to the entrance is an image of Buddha. The caves also include a visual form of the life of Buddha and interesting stories from Jatakas.
Maximum Participant : 25
The itinerary for the tour will be as follows:
Day -1, 24th January, Thursday Night :
Meeting Point : Andheri Bisleri Factory @ 11.00pm
Pickup Point : Bandra KalaNagar @ 11.15pm
Pickup Point : Pritam Hotel Dadar East @ 11.30pm
Pickup Point : Nitin Company, Thane @ 12:15am
Day-2, 25th January, Friday:
Check in Hotel , Get Fresh and Breakfast
Visit Daulatabad Fort and Aurangzeb Tomb.
Lunch Time
Visit Bibi ka Maqbara and Panchakki
Return back to Hotel
Dinner and Retire for the day
Day-3, 26h January, Saturday:
Wake up at 6am
Get Fresh and Breakfast
Visit Ghrineshwar Temple and Ellora Caves
Lunch Time
Explore Paithan and Sant Dnyaneshwar GardenReturn back to Hotel
Dinner and Retire for the day
Day 3, 27th Jan, Sunday:
Wake up Early Morning around 5am
Get Fresh and Breakfast
Visit Ajanta Caves
Lunch Time
Start Return Journey
Evening Tea on the way
Reach Mumbai by 10.30pm to 11.pm (Depend on the Traffic)
The Expenses:
The cost for the tour will be
INR 3800/- per head which includes
Travelling from Andheri to Andheri by Private NON AC BUS,
Travelling from Andheri to Andheri by Private NON AC BUS,
Food Expenses (Veg),
Stay Charges. (Triple Sharing)
Guided Tour to Daulatabad Fort
Permission and Entries Charges (wherever it is required)
Stay Charges. (Triple Sharing)
Guided Tour to Daulatabad Fort
Permission and Entries Charges (wherever it is required)
Max Participant : 25
Payment Details:
One needs to deposit INR 3000/- advance into the following bank account to confirm his/her registration.
Bank Details :
Bank Name : ICICI Bank
Account ID : 123801501755
Account Type : Savings Bank Account
Account name : MANOJ KALWAR
Branch : MUMBAI-ANDHERI W E HIGHWAY
IFSC code : ICIC0001238
Bank Name : ICICI Bank
Account ID : 123801501755
Account Type : Savings Bank Account
Account name : MANOJ KALWAR
Branch : MUMBAI-ANDHERI W E HIGHWAY
IFSC code : ICIC0001238
(Once payment is done , please send an email to manoj1920@gmail.com / trekmates@gmail.com with Transaction ID , Participant Name,Email ID , Cell Number and Pickup Point [Andheri / Bandra / Dadar / Thane])
Do call / sms to Manoj Kalwar - 9819021806 / 9870775633 once the payment is transferred
Things to Be carried:
Identity proof (Must),
A bottle of water (At least 2 Ltrs),
TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory).
Towel, a napkin, 3-4 Pair of clothes.
2-3 papers, Bedding (can be used if required)
Camera (Optional),
Cap, etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional),
Good shoes, extra pair of socks, Sleeper.
For more details and Registration, Please contact on the nos. given below:
Mumbai Coordinators:
Manoj Kalwar: 9819021806 / 9870775633
Nilesh Patil: 8655588508
Registrations are only through phone calls (scraps, reply to this thread won’t be considered as confirmation)
If calls not attended , then please send an sms with message Aurangabad Tour Enquiry, we will call you back once we are free.
If calls not attended , then please send an sms with message Aurangabad Tour Enquiry, we will call you back once we are free.
Limited seats, entry on first come first served basis.
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